γὰρ | Ancient Greek Analysis with Conjugation Tables

Definition

A postpositive conjunction meaning "for," "because," or "indeed," used to introduce a reason or explanation; it typically follows the word it modifies.

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Grammatical Analysis

"γὰρ"

Type: postpositive coordinating conjunction

Function: explanatory/causal ('for', 'because')

Inflection: indeclinable

Related Forms of γάρ

1 form discovered

Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

γαρ particle

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